The Division of Gravity

After a while you learn the subtle difference.

Between holding a hand And chaining a soul.

And you learn that love doesn’t mean Leaning

And company doesn’t mean Security

And you begin to learn that

Kisses aren’t contracts

And presents aren’t promises

And you begin to accept your defeats

With your head up And your eyes open

And you learn to build all your roads on today

Because tomorrow’s ground is Too uncertain for plans.

And futures have a way of falling down In mid-flight.

After a while you learn

That even sunshine burns if you get too much

So you plant your garden

And decorate your own soul

Instead of waiting for someone to bring you flowers.

And you learn that you really can endure

That you really are strong And you really do have worth

And you learn And learn With every goodbye

You learn.